Jharsuguda, Sept. 19 -- The Odisha government has initiated steps to transform the cricket stadium at Malimunda in Jharsuguda into an international-standard one. The project is estimated to cost around rs 250 crore.

An Australian company, known globally for designing some of the world's best stadiums, has been roped in to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR). Work will begin once the DPR receives approval. The information was shared by Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy during the inauguration of a new astroturf hockey ground at H.Kantapali on Thursday. District Sports Officer Tushar Mishra added that the project would also include infrastructure for football, lawn tennis, and athletics.

The plan to set up an international stadium i...